A Can't miss knockout hit!
When a pizza-delivering millennial gamer finds the discipline he needs in MMA, he bites off more than he can chew before Combat Club's hard-nosed owner and coach, Rodney Brewer, introduces the newbie to the mentor he needs yet doesn't deserve: UFC Hall of Famer, "Suga" Rashad Evans...
MEET THE PILOT Cast
RODNEY BREWER
as Himself
THE COACH
Every gym needs a bad-ass to keep things in check, and Rodney is the real deal. Combat Club’s owner and head coach, Brewer is the steel-chinned beast at the center of this chain link universe. He’s intimidating and tough as nails, ‘til you catch him baby-talking his bulldog, Bruno. He’s the rock which everyone orbits,
with his own kooky quirks.
"SUGA" RASHAD EVANS
as Himself
THE SENSEI
Rashad ‘Freakin’ Evans. Longtime friend of Rodney, this real-life MMA legend can be spotted in Combat Club offering his leadership, wisdom, and magnetic cool to newbies and veteran fighters alike. On-screen Rashad epitomizes what MMA is all about, a consummate meld of strong mind, body and indomitable fighting spirit.
DEBORAH DIAZ
as Katiana
THE HOTTIE
Rodney’s on-screen fiancée, Katiana, is the spicy Latin glue that binds his gym together. Every decision must first run through her, such as Rodney mentoring another charity case. Her jaw-dropping looks put patrons in a trance. Stare too long however, and you could violate one of Combat Club’s golden rules.
KYLE BECKER
as Kyle
THE MILLENNIAL
Meet the A.D.D. millennial, an aimless, pizza-delivering, video gaming, only child of a frazzled single mom. Did someone say clueless? Bullied at work, he decides to join Combat Club, positive he can handle it.
DAVID CARLONE
as Damon
THE DEMON
Jacked up on creatine and test, Damon “The Demon” Damato, is the gym’s trust fund alpha bully. Equipped with a personal camera man, he struts around in custom spandex to best show off his bulge(s).
JOE KIMBLE
as Average Joe
GRIND TO FIVE
"Grind to Five Joe", a middle-aged every man, Joe is a regular guy with a regular job. Joe passes the time at the gym while hanging with the guys, but it's mostly to keep his beer belly in check.
show producers
With long-standing ties to professional Mixed Martial Arts, the
COMBAT CLUB producers have earned the collective trust of fighters and trainers while shooting feature MMA segments for broadcast and promotion.
DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Mark Moormann is South Florida-based filmmaker who has directed and produced critically acclaimed documentaries including the 2022 Paramount + release THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: the Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie,’ the Grammy-nominated TOM DOWD & THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC, and the SXSW-award winning FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE. Mark is known for his nimble shooting style and disarming demeanor that enables him to capture people and places in a truthful, uninhibited manner. Mark’s background includes recording studio and location shoots with musical icons including Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. Mark has documented top level combat sports athletes utilizing a low-key dynamic shooting style for organizations such as the UFC, PFL, and Top Rank Boxing.
PRODUCER
Emily Frias is an established bilingual television producer with credits on documentaries including THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: the Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie,’ commercials, and short films. Her clients include Modelo, UFC, and Max Preps Sports. Her collaboration with Moormann began producing promos for ESPN featuring UFC fighters, Jorge Masvidal, Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington, Walt Harris, Eryk Anders, Alexei Olenik, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Emily’s calm composure under pressure and ability to navigate diverse working environments, has earned her the respect of directors, producers, crew members, clients, and talent. Emily’s background as an actress and performer played a key role in casting and talent coordination for COMBAT CLUB.
WRITER / ACTOR
Kyle Becker is a stand-up comedian and screenwriter based in New York. A graduate of Emerson's Visual Arts program in Boston, Kyle was the founder of the East Coast Comedy Crew YouTube channel while still in high school. He honed his comedic skills then as a prolific creator of short sketch comedy pieces he acted in, produced, wrote, and directed. Becker was introduced to MMA under Moormann, working together on shoots at ATT gym in South Florida. His research for COMBAT CLUB led him to train at the renowned Serra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy on Long Island.
CONTACT THE COMBAT TEAM
For more information about the show, please reach out to, Emily Frias, Producer, using the contact box or send an email to CombatClubShow@gmail.com.
